Location: Vironniemi
Top Things to do in Vironniemi
Top Restaurants in Helsinki
What to do and see in Vironniemi, Uusimaa: The Best Things to do
Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech achievements and contemporary trends. Walking tours of the city center show layers of history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge style stake the city's claim to the future. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.
Restaurants in Helsinki
1. Katajanokka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By MartyB719 - Jensen Beach, United States
From the Market Square area, you can easily see the large Ferris Wheel. That cape or small peninsula area is known as “Katajanokka.” If it is a nice day, you are rewarded with several interesting sights. Do not miss noticing the famous Presidentinlinna building—painted in bright yellow--is where President Trump and the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin meet in 2018. Presidentinlinna is diagonally across the street from Market Square. Walking right of Uspenski Cathedral is a two storied platform which overlooks a large pool. The views take in the entire harbor area. The Uspenski Cathedral—i.e. the red church—dominates the area. Even if it is closed, there is a beautiful high rock area with rewarding views. On a nice day, people gather to capture the sunset. If you go to the left of Uspenski Cathedral along the northside harbor area you are rewarded in seeing a fleet of “Ice Breakers.” This fleet is docked here for the summer. There are several displays by the fleet which fully explains the history and what they do. Finland is the largest producer of “Ice Breakers.” Along the way is a small bridge filled with “lover-locks” and a restaurant with a large anchor and a very large propeller in front of it. Don’t miss the “Mine Monument,” dedicated to all the people who lost their lives due to mines in the Baltic Sea during WW II. If you found this review “helpful” in any way, please press “LIKE” to let me know.
2. Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,859 reviews
Reviewed By Lil0G
This cathedral for me was the most beautiful architecture, the largest orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, the golden Coppola, the contrast of the red brick with the green is amazing, inside is so beautiful too.
3. Ateneum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,095 reviews
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
Before the pandemic lockdown, we managed to see this stunning exhibition. Magnus Enckell (1870–1925) was a known Finnish symbolist painter. He was one of the most significant names during the golden age of Finnish art in 1880-1910. Magnus Enckell is best known for painting naked men and boys. Another very known painter Hugo Simberg was his good friend. Together they decorated the interior of Tampere Cathedral in 1904-1906.
4. Sederholm House (Sederholmin Talo)
5. The National Library of Finland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By IvettCz
It is a very beautiful library both because of its architecture and its impressive collection of books.
6. University of Helsinki (Helsingin Yliopisto)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By RachtheMage - Los Angeles, United States
I'm not a student here but a tourist who loves visiting universities and library's. University of Helsinki sits firmly to the left of the Senate Square (when facing the Helsinki Cathedral). The library is the highlight of it (please correct me if I'm wrong since I only saw a very small part of the campus as a business traveler). Natural light sheds inside the library, and modern library tools are utilized. Highly recommend to visit the main library and appreciate the amazing piece of architecture. Recommend time to visit is 20 minutes in the library and 5 minutes of the main building by Senate square (not able to enter when I visited).
7. Helsinki Music Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By Aurora366 - Tallinn, Estonia
Pretty much only one thing makes a great concert hall, and that’s the acoustics! Thank you Helsinki Music Center!
8. Bank of Finland Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JariK852 - Berlin, Germany
The Bank of Finland museum is a hidden gem. Free entry and cafeteria where one can have a snack and strech legs. The exhibition itself portrays the nature of money, economic development and culture of Finland.
9. Helsinki University Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By paul_ark_2014 - Bangkok, Thailand
Had the pleasure of visiting the Helsinki University Library on a walking tour of the city, and it was the one stop I wish we could have spent more time to wander and soak in the amazing architecture. If I had a free afternoon, I would love to just settle in here and read or listen to music.
10. Tervasaari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By dswatts69 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Tervasaari is a small, wooded island in the harbour to the east of Helsinki; accessible via a causeway from the city. The causeway is lined on both sides with a marina. The island is very pleasant with woodland and a pathway all around it. Lots of folk walking their dogs or just enjoying the evening sunshine when we visited. Great views of the Helsinki waterfront. Very special little place.
